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Patent GB-2570531-A (GB)
Title: A beauty product container
Inventor: JOANNE SAMANTHA LEAHY
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2018-07-24
Abstract: A beauty product container 10 comprising a flexible body portion 12 defining an internal cavity for receiving the beauty product; and an applicator 14 for dispensing the beauty product from the internal cavity, the applicator being attached or attachable to the body portion; wherein the container has at least one pocket pouch or card pocket on the exterior of the flexible body portion. The body may have a square cross-section. Preferably, the body is formed of plastics such as PVC, or laminated plastic and foil. Preferably, at least a portion of the body is transparent. The applicator may comprise an elongate shaft or a channel for dispensing fluid from the internal cavity to the skin of a user. The applicator may comprise or define a lid 30 for closing an aperture into the cavity of the flexible body.
Patent GB-2577527-A (GB)
Title: Network slice management
Inventor: ANDREW CORSTON-PETRIE
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2018-09-27
Abstract: A method and device are described of managing allocation of a User Equipment (UE) to a network slice of a telecommunications network, the network having a plurality of network slices, wherein the UE is allocated to a first network slice to process a network communication from the UE. The method comprises: monitoring a suitability of the first network slice to process the network communication 320; identifying a second network slice that is suitable for processing the network communication 330; and in response to identifying a lack of suitability of the first network slice to process the network communication, registering the UE with the second network slice prior to registering the UE with the first network slice 340. The first slice may be unsuitable to process the communication due to a capacity breach, downtime, or insufficient resources, or due to scaling, creation, removal or restarting of the slice. If the first slice is determined to be suitable, the UE may be registered with it, but it if it unsuitable the UE may be prevented from registering with it. The network may be wireless or fixed line.
Patent GB-2582610-A (GB)
Title: A system for crop management
Inventor: DAVID MCDONNELL
IPC: A01G7/00
Filed: 2019-03-27
Abstract: The present application is directed to a system for managing crops, incorporating soil conditions and land user activity. The system comprises a hub 27, at least one ground sensor for measuring a parameter of the ground in an area (32, figure 3) in which a crop is grown and providing the measurement to the hub, a first imaging device 25 configured to capture an image of the area provide the captured image to the hub. The sensor system may be mounted on a support for mounting in the ground. The at least one ground sensor maybe a pH sensor; soil temperature, conductivity or moisture tension sensor. The sensor system may be configured to determine a measurement of crop volume from comparing first and second images of the crop to determine a growth figure. A method of use of the sensor system is also disclosed as is a system for tracking user activity on farmland, an imaging device having an inclinometer and display and a computer system having a server, the computer system comprising a neural network.
Patent GB-2568643-A (GB)
Title: Fuse state sensing circuits, devices and methods
Inventor: YAN YAN
IPC: G11C17/18
Filed: 2017-08-28
Abstract: Fuse state sensing circuits, devices and methods. In some embodiments, a fuse state sensing circuit can include an enable block configured to enable a flow of a fuse current resulting from a supply voltage to a fuse element upon receipt of an enable signal substantially at the same time as when the supply voltage is applied. The fuse state sensing circuit can further include a current control block tailored to control an amount of the fuse current. The fuse state sensing circuit can further include a decision block implemented to generate an output representative of a state of the fuse element based on the fuse current, with the output being generated during a ramp-up portion of the application of the supply voltage.
Patent GB-2587400-A (GB)
Title: Hologram display using a liquid crystal display device
Inventor: JAMIESON CHRISTMAS
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2019-09-27
Abstract: A holographic display device comprises a liquid crystal panel, a display engine and a hologram engine, the liquid crystal display panel comprising a plurality of pixels. The display device comprises a display engine arranged to drive each pixel in accordance with a drive signal during each display interval defined by the display device. The drive signal may comprise a pixel voltage for each pixel. The display engine is arranged to invert the polarity of the drive signal every n display intervals (where n is an integer). The hologram engine is arranged to send a sequence of multi-level phase holograms for display to the display engine, whereupon the display engine displays each multi-phase level hologram in a respective display interval. The holograms are displayed in immediately consecutive (contiguous) display intervals without field inversion. An associated method of driving a display device is also described in which the multi‐level phase holograms are displayed in immediately consecutive display intervals.
Patent GB-2583004-A (GB)
Title: Improved box tipper
Inventor: Edwards Charles Tong
IPC: B65G65/23
Filed: 2019-10-24
Abstract: Box tipper 1 comprises a cradle 30 mounted in support 2, cradle 30 is rotatable in the support about central axis x-x between a first position to receive and a second position to empty the box. The support comprises a lifter 80 to lift the box from the first position in the cradle to a dispense position above the cradle. There is a retaining means 40 mounted to each side of the cradle that is slidably moveable by a first mechanism between a position for retaining the box during rotation, and a retracted position for lifting of the box to the dispense position. The cradle may receive a box in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation through a first opening, the cradle may dispense a box in a direction transverse to said axis and upward 90 degrees to the receiving direction through a second opening, moving through the second opening by the lifter. The retaining means may comprise a continuous belt 41 suspended between rollers, the retracted position may have a stop. A second mechanism may move the retaining means. Electric motors may operate the lifter and mechanisms. A method of tipping a box is disclosed.
Patent GB-2580500-A (GB)
Title: Machine tool
Inventor: AKIO HOSAKA
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2019-11-07
Abstract: A machine tool 1 includes a ram 30, a processing head 31, a height-adjustable tower 32 connected to the ram, a front arm 35 connected to the front of the ram, and a rear arm 36 connected to the rear of the ram. The tower includes a base 33 fixed to the ram, an arm connection portion 34 and a jack-up bolt. The jack-up bolt head is in contact with the base or the arm connection portion and the bolt is threadingly engaged to the other one of the base or the arm connection portion. The jack-up bolt pushes the arm connection portion upwardly by screwing or unscrewing. The machine tool may be a sinker electric discharge machine (EDM) and comprise an electrode 31a. The ram may be attached to a saddle 14 that travels in the x-direction. A balance weight 65 may be mounted on the ram, and a balance weight driver may make it travel backward as the ram moves forward or the balance weight may be fixed to the rear of the ram. The invention may prevent the mass of the head deforming the ram or tipping the machine.
Patent GB-2589585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in weight control
Inventor: DOMINIC CHANDLER
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2019-12-02
Abstract: A substance for use in the treatment of obesity where the substance provides the scent of a food and is suitable for delivery in a device 10 from which the scent is inhaled. The scent may be of an indulgent or unhealthy but attractive foodstuff. The substance may be suitable for delivery from a substrate 113 such as cotton wool. An inhaler 102 comprising a food scent substance and a means 114 for inhaling scent from the substance. The inhaler may have a rounded first end 106 such as a hemispherical shape suitable for fitting at least partially within the user’s nostril in use. The inhaler may contain a substrate bearing the food scent substance. Also provided is a method of treating obesity through providing a food scent substance and inhaling the food scent.
Patent GB-2581630-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for cutting casings
Inventor: WILLIAM ALLEN SCHULTZ JR
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2018-11-15
Abstract: A tool for cutting a tubular includes a housing, a first blade having a first cutting surface, and a second blade having a second cutting surface. The first blade and the second blade are configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position. The first blade and the second blade are disposed in the housing in the retracted position. The first cutting surface and the second cutting surface overlap in the retracted position.
Patent GB-2590989-A (GB)
Title: Electroplating device
Inventor: WALLACE CHAN
IPC: B65G21/22
Filed: 2019-08-13
Abstract: An electroplating device, comprising a rack (1), a feeding mechanism (2) provided on a first side of the rack (1), a conveying mechanism (3) provided on the rack (1), a fixture (5) provided on the conveying mechanism (3), and a discharging mechanism (4) provided on a second side of the rack (1). The feeding mechanism (2) is configured to clamp an electroplated plate and drive the electroplated plate to move; the conveying mechanism (3) is configured to rotate and transmit the electroplated plate conveyed by the feeding mechanism (2); the fixture (5) is configured to clamp the electroplated plate; the discharging mechanism (4) is configured to receive the electroplated plate conveyed by the conveying mechanism (3); a first roller component (51) is movably provided on the fixture (5); a first guide rail mechanism (11) is provided at a position, corresponding to the discharging mechanism (4), on the rack (1); the first guide rail mechanism (11) is configured to abut against and match the first roller component (51); the first guide rail mechanism (11) comprises a first guide rail (111); and the distance between the first guide rail (111) and the first roller component (51) gradually decreases in the direction of movement of the first roller component (51). The use of the device enables manual discharging to be not required during a production process, thereby reducing damage to a human body.
Patent GB-2593566-A (GB)
Title: Quantum random number generator
Inventor: JOSE LUIS GARCIA COELLO
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2020-11-05
Abstract: A quantum random number generator is described. For example, a system for generating quantum random numbers is described. The system comprises at least one source of non-monochromatic radiation and one or more photon detector elements. each for converting received photons of the non-monochromatic light into a corresponding output value. The at least one source of non-monochromatic radiation is configured to illuminate the one or more photon detector elements such that non-monochromatic radiation from the at least one radiation source is incident on each of the one or more photon detector elements, whereby photons of the radiation are incident at random the one or more photon detector elements. The system further comprises means of converting output values generated from the incident non-monochromatic radiation by the one or more photon detector elements to random numbers each comprising quantum noise.
Patent GB-2586425-A (GB)
Title: System and method for cybersecurity framework among network devices
Inventor: JUAN JOSE ROJAS
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2019-05-20
Abstract: A system may include a first set of network elements defining a first security zone within a drilling management network. The drilling management network may include a programmable logic controller (PLC) that performs a drilling operation using the first set of network elements. The system may include a second set of network elements defining a second security zone. The system may include a conduit coupled to the first security zone and the second security zone. The conduit may establish and terminate a virtual connection between the first set of network elements in the first security zone and the second set of network elements in the second security zone.
Patent GB-2597603-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust-gas turbocharger and motor vehicle
Inventor: VINCENZO BEVILACQUA
IPC: F02B39/10
Filed: 2021-07-01
Abstract: A supercharging system comprising exhaust-gas driven axial turbines 19 driving an electrical generator 17 and an electric motor 18 driving a compressor 14. The axial turbines drive the generator; the generator provides a feed to the electric motor; and the electric motor drives the compressor. The motor and generator forming an electric machine (17 & 18). The axial turbines may each comprise a turbine housing configured so the turbine wheels are impinged on by flow in opposite directions along a common output shaft to a common exhaust-gas outlet. This allows the speed of turbine and compressor to be set independently of one another at respectively optimum operating points. Furthermore, to improve energy extraction from the exhaust gas, any bypass-valve can be closed, and all the exhaust gas can be conducted via the turbines. The invention also provides a corresponding motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2606249-A (GB)
Title: Energy harnessing system and associated method
Inventor: SHAMIR PRAVINCHANDRA BUDHDEO
IPC: F24S60/10
Filed: 2022-01-12
Abstract: An energy harnessing system and method of operation are disclosed. The system comprises a solar collector 10, a solar-energy heat circulation system, a heat engine, and a refrigerant circulation system. Heat from the solar collector 10 is communicated, via a first heat exchanger 11, with at least two second heat exchangers 18a-d which are configured to heat respective carbon dioxide (CO2) sublimation and deposition chambers 17a-d. Gas produced from these chambers drive a turbine 30 and then passes to an expansion chamber 32. The refrigerant circulation system is configured to cool the expansion chamber 32 and each sublimation and deposition chambers 17a-17d. Valves are configured to selectively deliver heat exchange medium to the chambers 17a-17d and allow the flow of carbon dioxide to said chambers to allow sequential and cyclic operation of the system. The low latent heat of vaporisation of carbon dioxide allows solar and atmospheric heat sources to be harnessed to produce energy.
Patent GB-2606052-A (GB)
Title: Tablet holder
Inventor: SCOTT BARLETTANO
IPC: F16M11/38
Filed: 2022-02-08
Abstract: A tablet holding assembly 20 for holding a readable medium at various viewing angles. The tablet holding assembly comprises a base portion 22 for placement on a surface and an adjustable portion 24 including a ledge 25 for holding the readable medium. The base portion includes a base knuckle 70, and the adjustable portion includes an adjustable knuckle 66 aligned with the base knuckle. A hinge assembly 26 including at least one pin 76 extends through the base knuckle and the adjustable knuckle to pivotally connect the base portion to the adjustable portion permitting the adjustable portion to be pivoted between viewing angles.
Patent GB-2606827-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for braking the movement of a person through the air
Inventor: PETER DU CANE
IPC: B64D23/00
Filed: 2022-02-22
Abstract: Apparatus 2 for braking the descent of a person (4, Fig 2), comprising a capstan 10 and associated braking means 14, preferably a fan braking means. A single braking line 12 extends around the capstan, the braking line having a first end which extends from a first side of the capstan and a second end which extends from a second side of the capstan. The braking line causes the capstan to rotate consequent upon descent of a person , with rotation of the capstan causing operation of the braking means. The amount of the braking line extending around the capstan remains constant throughout the person’s descent. The capstan may include divider means (116, Fig 7), such as flanges, diving the capstan into multiple – preferably three – zones (118, Fig 7) for receiving different parts of the braking line as it passes over the capstan, the braking line being able to pass over the divider means and move over the receiving zones. Each receiving zone may be provided with an idler pulley (120, Fig 7) for guiding the braking line over the respective receiving zone. The apparatus may be configured for descent from a zip-wire.
Patent GB-2616672-A (GB)
Title: Axe-throwing target
Inventor: GRAHAM NORTON
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 2022-03-18
Abstract: A target for axe throwing or similar pastime. The target frame 1 has two side members 3, a base 2 and upper member 4. The frame 7 is used to mount wooden blocks in rows on a metal rod 8. Each of the side members have slots 5a that are spaced vertically to receive and support the ends of the rods. The rods have a means of applying a lateral compressive force to the blocks in the row and the frame has a means of applying a vertical compressive force to the array of blocks. The metal rods may be screw threaded with the lateral compressive force on the blocks being from a threaded clamping nut 10 engaged on the rod. The clamping nut, which may be a handwheel, may bear against the side of the frame so that tightening the nut, clamps the blocks in the row between the sides of the frame. The vertically spaced slots in the side members of the targets may be L-shaped with one arm extending to open at the vertical edge of the side member and the extending vertically downward remote from the vertical edge.
Patent GB-2619259-A (GB)
Title: Temperature sensing device for aircraft wheel break
Inventor: Mauricio Pereira da Cunha
IPC: G01K11/26
Filed: 2022-03-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a temperature sensing device for sensing aircraft wheel brake temperature, the temperature sensing device comprising: a surface acoustic wave, SAW, sensor element with a resonant frequency within a frequency range between 175 megahertz and 190 megahertz at a predetermined temperature. The predetermined temperature range may be from 24 DegC to 1000 DegC, and the frequency range from 176 MHz to 188 Mhz. Also disclosed is a temperature sensing system comprising the temperature sensing device and a wireless relay device for delivering an interrogation signal for wirelessly interrogating the SAW sensor element. The interrogation signal may scan frequencies within the frequency range. Also disclosed are a method for sensing temperature of a wheel brake of an aircraft, and an aircraft comprising the temperature sensing system. The frequency range does not overlap with, and is not close to, aircraft band frequencies. Consequently, no interference occurs between the signals sent and received by the temperature sensing device and radio communications in the aircraft band.
Patent GB-2616928-A (GB)
Title: Steel Ladle Scale Weighting Device, Weighing Method and System Without Drift
Inventor: GUANQUN WANG
IPC: G01G17/04
Filed: 2022-08-04
Abstract: A steel ladle scale weighing device without temperature drift, comprising a steel ladle scale and a programmable logic controller (PLC); a signal output end of the steel ladle scale is connected to a signal input end of the PLC; the steel ladle scale is used for measuring real-time weight of a steel ladle on-line, and transmitting the real-time weight of the steel ladle to the PLC; the PLC is used for determining a weight of a no-load steel ladle without temperature drift, a weight of the steel ladle before casting, a weight of the steel ladle after casting, and a weight of casting liquid contained in the steel ladle before casting according to the real-time weight of the steel ladle. There may be an analogue to digital module and a wireless module. The scale may comprise a weight sensor and a temperature sensor connected to the PLC. There may be a display screen. The method involves a no-load stage for performing zero tracking; a whole ladle placing stage for performing weight point tracking; and a ladle take-way stage for recording a weight value after the casting-completed steel ladle is taken away. Another aspect is a system.
Patent GB-2620657-A (GB)
Title: An industrial furnace heat storage body having a sidewall with oriented topology
Inventor: XINGYAO YANG
IPC: F27D1/00
Filed: 2023-02-06
Abstract: A heat storage body 000 comprises a main body 1 arranged on the inside wall of the combustion chamber of an industrial furnace. The main body has a cuboidal shape with first 6 and second 7 sidewalls arranged opposite each other in a first direction perpendicular to the plane of the first sidewall. Third 8 and fourth 9 sidewalls are arranged opposite each other in a second direction. The first sidewall faces a flame and heated workpiece inside the combustion chamber and has topology structures 2 extending in the first direction and arranged along the second direction. The topology structures are pillar-shaped projections with a top face smaller than a bottom face, and where the total surface area of the projections is at least five times greater than the contour surface area of the side faces. Adjacent topology structures may be spaced by an interval 4. The first sidewall may have pillar-shaped cavities (3, Fig. 3) recessed in the second sidewall, with pillar-shaped projections (2, Fig. 3) nested in the cavities. The heat storage body may be made of heat-resistant material. A heat storage body where the topology structures are cavities (3, Fig. 2) is also claimed.
Patent GB-2617959-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for virtual reality environments
Inventor: SCOTT ALLEN
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 2021-12-30
Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for a dynamic, reconfigurable virtual reality environment with in-environment access to external data and resources. Implementations of these systems also provide an external mechanism for modifying other aspects of the virtual reality experience with no need to recode or compile the experience. This can alter the primary flow of the experience, change its behavior based on the specific user accessing it and add branded or customer-specific aspects to the application. The same level or environment can provide drastically different experiences for various users from beginners through experts, even allowing the option of random or ordered events, controllable by an instructor or administrator, through simple configuration.
Patent GB-2618249-A (GB)
Title: System for determining degree of interest, server device, program, and method for determining degree of interest
Inventor: Minami Yamazaki
IPC: G06Q50/16
Filed: 2021-12-27
Abstract: A server device (10) includes: a reception unit (22) that receives biological information, location information, and behavioral information about a guest; and a degree-of-interest analysis unit (33) that analyzes the degree to which the guest is interested in a building on the basis of the biological information, location information, and behavioral information acquired from the reception unit (22), and outputs degree-of-interest information indicating the degree of interest.